How to fix skin after fraxel dual? (photos)

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Had one treatment done less than a year ago and my skin texture is not smooth. I have these grid like marks left on my skin. I understand that it's from the laser but shouldn't it have healed by now? Would like smooth even skin again! What do I do?

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

Fraxel (non-ablative) is pretty safe on the skin. Im not sure why you got the marks that have not healed even a yr later. however, something like this can be made better. without seeing you its hard to tell exactly what treatment will give you the best outcome but it will most likely be a combination of a few procedures. best would be to seek advise in person.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest going to a cosmetic dermatologist who sees a lot of laser complications.  There are options such as microneedling, PRP, Clear + Brilliant and fractional RF (sublative or viva) that can give improvement where laser in the past has caused problems.  skin care with sun protection will also be essential.  Do not compromise your care for cost or distance.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Improvements in grid patterns are difficult to treat unless you undergo light fractional treatments to improve texture with fractional co2. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

How to fix skin after fraxel dual? (photos)

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